Anthrenus oceanicus
Species of beetle
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Anthrenus (Anthrenus) oceanicus, is a species of skin beetle native to Hawaii, India, China, Indonesia (Java, Madura, Malaysia), Sri Lanka, New Caledonia and Mauritius. It is introduced to Egypt, French Polynesia, Czech Republic and England particularly with commodities.[1][2][3][4][5][6]
| Anthrenus oceanicus | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Coleoptera |
| Suborder: | Polyphaga |
| Family: | Dermestidae |
| Genus: | Anthrenus |
| Subgenus: | Anthrenus |
| Species: | A. oceanicus |
| Binomial name | |
| Anthrenus oceanicus Fauvel, 1903 | |
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Description
Relationship to humans
This species can seriously damage carpets and other woollen goods in stores.[3]
